Trump's Iran ultimatum, Bulgaria votes and robots race ahead
April 19, 2026
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Trump's Iran ultimatum, Bulgaria votes and robots race ahead
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Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump accuses Iran of a "total violation" of the ceasefire, threatens to wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants, and says his envoys will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for more talks. Bulgarians head to the polls with a pro-Russia candidate leading the race. Europe's right-wing parties, including Germany's AfD, are distancing themselves from Trump's MAGA movement as his popularity dips. And in Beijing, a humanoid robot wins a half-marathon-beating the human world record.
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